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SPIN CYCLE With so many different scandal to his credit and numerous ongoing investigations pending, President Clinton has been bombarded by the media in a fashion not seen since the last days of the Nixon administration. Despite this unwanted attention, Clinton has managed to maintain lofty approval ratings and successfully deflect even the most ardent attacks. How does he do it? This question is answered in full in Spin Cycle, a backroom look at how …

…t we, the people, equally to blame if we buy these magazines and newspapers and watch these television programs? Whether you like politics or not, you will enjoy “Spin Cycle.” Just sit back and let Howard Kurtz take you on a journey through the political media circus, where the ringmaster’s on the president’s team manage to keep their leader’s approval rating surprisingly high. In spite of the never ending parade of scandals.